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DK03 GJF

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,765 mi
Last recorded42,765 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 42,765 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 40,113 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 36,855 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 33,788 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 31,540 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,015 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 30,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 28,894 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 26,024 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 25,129 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 25,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185-65-14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 24,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,297 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,452 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 21,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,800 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 18,026 miles

all tyres small cracks in walls

Pass 23 Apr 2010 16,307 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 16,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 14,374 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 14,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 12,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 12,092 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 9,467 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 7,067 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 7,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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DK03 GJF is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 GJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK03 GJF is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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